Kaufman High School Student Paints Ornament for Capitol Christmas Tree

An ornament designed and painted by a Kaufman High School student hangs in the House of Representatives chamber in the State Capitol this Christmas. Isabella Phiffer hand-painted the ornament highlighting Kaufman High School’s Lion Pride.

Crandall ISD Winter Arts Festival: A Recap of Creativity and Talent

Photos Courtesy of Jason Bowie In a spectacular showcase of artistic skill, Crandall Independent School District recently hosted its annual Winter Arts Festival at Crandall Middle School, transforming the venue into a hub of creativity and inspiration.

Jackrabbits’ Hard-Fought Season Comes to an End

the Lancaster Tigers, then beat North Mesquite 53-13 and McKinney North 40-7 before finishing the regular season with a 53-29 win over the Tyler Lions for a 9-1 record. Their first playoff game was a resounding success, as they defeated the Port Arthur Memorial Titans 44-7.

Setting Your Poinsettias Up for Success

Poinsettias and their classic red and white holiday color will soon be abundant in homes, grocery stores and nurseries. If you want your poinsettia plants to last throughout the holiday season, here are some pointers to help keep your plants happy.

TVCC Theatre Department Announces KCATCF Recognition

Trinity Valley Community College Theatre Department is excited to announce the student and faculty recognitions from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region 6 Festival (KCACTF).

Two Decades in the Making, Jackrabbits are Regional Champions Once Again

Every Forney citizen who had made the one-hour trip to the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium watched the field with bated breath.

Brookshire Grocery Co. Gives 17,500 Employee-Partners $3.6 Million in Christmas Gift Checks

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) announced that the company is giving all employee- partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. This totals a $3.

The Road Goes On

Driving on a highway, you might notice the twisted wires that the highway department uses to create a safety barrier.

PRISCILLA

Do not go to see this movie if you want to think Elvis Presley was wonderful and perfect! Do not go if you are expecting to see a movie mostly about Elvis’s wife, Priscilla! Do not go if you are expecting to see what happened to Priscilla “after” being married to Elvis!

10 Short Years Ago–GONE, Like an Eye’s Blink!

By DON THEMER, FHPL Board Member and Messenger Staff Writer A DECADE in the life of FORNEY, TEXAS, has come and gone so quickly. As Grandma often told me during her later years, “When my age was 5, it seemed to take years until my next birthday came again.